On Sat, 2011-09-17 at 16:56 -0400, Robert Myers wrote: > On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM, John Aldrich <jmaldrich@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I've got two computers -- a Windows XP machine and a Fedora 15 box. I am > > sending back the new KVM I bought since it doesn't work at all for my Linux > > box (just sits there and doesn't detect that it's plugged in.) It also > > doesn't pass along the unifying receiver for my new wireless keyboard and > > mouse from Logitech. > > > > I need a USB KVM for my Windows machine as I'm currently using a PS2 with > > an adapter. I think the only reason that is working is because my old > > Belkin is a powered KVM and doesn't rely on power from the systems. > > > > Anyone got a KVM they can recommend? Bonus if it'll share the speakers with > > multiple computers. :D > > -- > > I would not recommend KVM to Fedora users. One version it works, the > next version it doesn't. > > I'm embarrassed to say that I use a Windows machine as my main > machine. Cygwin has reached the point where, with care, you can ssh > into Fedora and use most x-based applications. I recommend against > trying to import the desktop. I import windows (small w). > > As to sharing speakers, it's an iffy business, no matter what. > > If you have a modern machine, running Linux virtual under windows is > also an attractive option. XP lives on for me as a virtual machine. > > Bottom line for me: I have given up on KVM and use the various network > and virtual options to share. ---- I've got a 10 year old 4 station Belkin PS2/USB/Audio/VGA KVM and the audio works fine. Sometimes I wish I could listen to my Windows iTunes while I am working on Linux but it uses only the currently switched environment. That said it has worked flawlessly for all this time. The only problem is when I switch back to Linux, I do have to be careful as the mouse is jumpy until 2 seconds after the first click so I have learned not to move it but just click it when I switch. I honestly don't think the brand much matters on KVM's - they all are made as cheaply as possible and have a little quirkiness but you can always work around that. Craig -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
